Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Delicious mini peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with melted mozzarella for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- Baking sheet For baking the stuffed peppers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 mini peppers mini peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 small onion, grated (with juice)
- 1 large egg white
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, ground cumin, grated onion (with juice), and egg white. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Carefully cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Fill each pepper half with the ground beef mixture, making sure to leave the top flat.
- Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are softened and the beef is cooked through.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped fresh herbs or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture. These stuffed peppers can be served as a main dish or as a delightful appetizer!